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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
Flights from Birmingham to Dortmund depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €79 if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 20:55. The fastest flight covers the 403 miles (650 km) distance in 1h 15m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 403 miles (650 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €79 |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€181
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€345
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 8 m
Flights on Sep 17
50
Distance
650 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Birmingham to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Dortmund will cost around €345 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €181.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 50 flights from Birmingham to Dortmund, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct flights cover the 650 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the longest flights will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EW9331
EW9333
EW9335
AF1065 · AF1306
AF1565 · AF1406
EW9331
EW9335
EW9333
KL1046 · KL1803
KL1042 · KL1801Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €140, while a flight costs an average of €461.
Distance: 403 miles (650 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€461 Average price | €140 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 45m Average total duration 17h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dortmund:
A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dortmund costing on average €461.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Dortmund flights for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1040 · KL1799 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 4h55 | 11:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1040 · KL1803 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 10h35 | 5:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1040 · KL1817+ ICE 28 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 12h43 | 7:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1040 · KL1817+ ICE 610 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 8h26 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1040 · KL1801 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h00 | 1:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1040 · KL1819+ ICE 28 | 5:55 AM Birmingham International Airport | 12h43 | 7:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AF1565 · AF1406 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 9h00 | 4:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1565 · AF1006 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 11h40 | 6:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1565 · AF1506 | 6:00 AM Birmingham International Airport | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH959+ ICE 610 | 6:05 AM Birmingham International Airport | 8h16 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
LH959 · LH102+ LH5365 | 6:05 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h10 | 2:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH959+ ICE 28 | 6:05 AM Birmingham International Airport | 12h33 | 7:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
LH959 · LH74 | 6:05 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h10 | 2:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH959 · LH102 · LH2016 | 6:05 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h35 | 2:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH959+ ICE 916 | 6:05 AM Birmingham International Airport | 10h45 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EW9331 | 7:45 AM Birmingham International Airport | 1h20 | 10:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1042 · KL1819+ ICE 28 | 9:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 9h18 | 7:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1042 · KL1819+ ICE 514 | 9:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 11h01 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1042 · KL1805 | 9:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 12h05 | 10:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1042 · KL1801 | 9:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 3h35 | 1:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1042 · KL1803 | 9:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h10 | 5:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1042 · KL1819+ ICE 916 | 9:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h30 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
LH955+ ICE 514 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 10h01 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
LH955 · LH112 · LH2022 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h20 | 6:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH955+ ICE 28 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 8h18 | 7:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
LH955+ LH4216 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 6h25 | 5:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH955 · LH112 · LH2026 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 8h20 | 7:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH955+ ICE 916 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 6h30 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
AF1165 · AF1006 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 7h20 | 6:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1165 · AF1406 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 4h40 | 4:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1165 · AF1106 | 10:20 AM Birmingham International Airport | 10h30 | 9:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1046 · KL1821+ ICE 120 · 26835 | 1:25 PM Birmingham International Airport | 7h49 | 10:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
KL1046 · KL1805 | 1:25 PM Birmingham International Airport | 8h00 | 10:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1046 · KL1821+ ICE 620 | 1:25 PM Birmingham International Airport | 7h13 | 9:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
KL1046 · KL1803 | 1:25 PM Birmingham International Airport | 3h05 | 5:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1046 · KL1821+ ICE 912 | 1:25 PM Birmingham International Airport | 7h25 | 9:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
AF1315 · AF1106 | 2:30 PM Birmingham International Airport | 6h20 | 9:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9333 | 3:45 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h20 | 6:05 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1048 · KL1805 | 5:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 3h45 | 10:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1048 · KL1797 | 5:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 13h00 | 7:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2511 · LH2004 | 5:55 PM Birmingham International Airport | 13h45 | 8:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2511 · LH2006 | 5:55 PM Birmingham International Airport | 14h45 | 9:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2511+ LH5363 | 5:55 PM Birmingham International Airport | 15h05 | 10:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1065 · AF1306 | 6:40 PM Birmingham International Airport | 13h00 | 8:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4458+ LX425 | 6:50 PM Birmingham International Airport | 14h05 | 9:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX425 · LX1016 | 6:50 PM Birmingham International Airport | 13h15 | 9:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1018 · LX425 | 6:50 PM Birmingham International Airport | 18h15 | 2:05 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9335 | 7:55 PM Birmingham International Airport | 1h20 | 10:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1050 · KL1797 | 8:15 PM Birmingham International Airport | 10h25 | 7:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1050 · KL1799 | 8:15 PM Birmingham International Airport | 14h35 | 11:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
One Of Europe'S Leading Football Museums, Presenting German Football History Through Trophies, Media, And Interactive Displays.
Dortmund'S Main Art Museum Shows Modern And Contemporary Works, Including Important Graphics And Painting Collections.
Dortmund'S Central Square Hosts The Old Town'S Main Events And Christmas Market Around Historic Civic Buildings.
A Large Urban Lake Area With Promenades, Cafes Nearby, And Great Walks Popular With Locals And Visitors.
One Of Germany'S Largest Botanical Parks, Featuring Themed Gardens, Woodland Paths, And A Relaxed Green Escape.
A top-fermented pale lager long brewed in Dortmund. It is a defining local beer style tied to the city’s industrial and brewing heritage.
A hearty potato soup common in Westphalia, often enriched with vegetables and sausage. It is classic comfort food in the Ruhr area.
A traditional rye bread from Westphalia, dense, dark and slightly sweet. It is a regional staple often served with ham, cheese or smoked fish.
Refined modern tasting menus in an elegant setting. One of Dortmund’s best-known fine dining addresses with polished service.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Dortmund beer and hearty regional dishes in a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Well-established steakhouse known for quality beef, classic sides and dependable service in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for Germany; hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and local transit is fairly priced for city travel.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is standard. Round taxi fares up; leave small change at cafes.
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Dortmund Airport -> Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Dortmund by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Dortmund flights use the Birmingham International Airport to Dusseldorf Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Dortmund airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Birmingham International Airport is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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